Job 12:17

He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 12:17

BSB
He leads counselors away barefoot and makes fools of judges.
AKJV
He leads counsellors away spoiled, and makes the judges fools.
CPDV
He leads advisors to a foolish end and judges to stupidity.
ERV
He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and judges maketh he fools.
NHEB
He leads counselors away stripped. He makes judges fools.
SMT
Leading away counselors stripped off and he will make foolish the judges.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 12:17

HeleadethH3212VerbcounsellorsH3289VerbawayspoiledH7758AdjectiveandmakeththejudgesH8199VerbfoolsH1984Verb

Commentary for Job 12:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 12:17
Summary
God strips advisors and judges
Event
God humbles leadership
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Judgment